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An issue of confidence: social media for nurses and midwiveshttps://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2012/feb/21/issue-confidence-social-media-training
Confidentiality is key when dealing with patients on digital networks and formal training should be required<p>I spend a lot of time on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/StGeorgesTrust" title="">Twitter</a> and <a href="https:// www.facebook.com/pages/St-Georges-Healthcare-NHS-Trust/135162019408)" title="">Facebook</a> talking with patients and members of the public, both proactively and in response to questions and issues raised.</p><p>It is important that people remember the need to consider the confidentiality of the networks used to communicate with patients. Social networks may potentially share a lot of people's personal details, from photos, messages sent and articles shared to personal biographies that include things like telephone numbers and email addresses.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2012/feb/21/issue-confidence-social-media-training">Continue reading...</a>Healthcare NetworkData managementEnglandWork practicesLeadership and managementTue, 21 Feb 2012 11:37:44 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2012/feb/21/issue-confidence-social-media-trainingPhotograph: Linda Nylind/GuardianEach social network offers a different experience but the means of engagement should remain the same. Photograph: Linda Nylind for the GuardianPhotograph: Linda Nylind/GuardianEach social network offers a different experience but the means of engagement should remain the same. Photograph: Linda Nylind for the GuardianColin Wren2012-02-21T11:37:44Z